# SDR 96ZZZX5309

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9217K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9217K), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-151
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-151](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-151) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287615183
- System (JASC): [3250 · Landing Gear Steering System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250)
- Part: Horn Assy
- Part number: 3519200
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg Steering
- Part time: 4,500 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5309

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, NOSE WHEEL STEERING HORN ASSEMBLY PIPER P/N 35 192-00, WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE OLEO STRUT.  SUSPECT CAUSE, PILOT APPLYING PRESSURE TO RUDDER PEDAL WITHOUT MOVING AIRCRAFT

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